Bill Gabel

Background

About Bill Gabel

I’m a retail operations and business systems leader who enjoys working at the intersection of business strategy, analytics, and technology.Throughout my career I’ve partnered with merchandising, planning, finance, and IT teams to simplify complex systems, tools, and reporting so business teams can focus on the metrics and decisions that truly drive performance.Most recently I served as Operations Director supporting enterprise merchandise systems at JCPenney / Catalyst Brands, leading design and deployment of planning platforms including merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, allocation, auto-replenishment, and sizing systems. This work included initiatives leveraging advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities to improve inventory productivity and decision speed.A consistent theme throughout my career has been translating complex business needs into practical systems solutions. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives that improved inventory productivity, automated reporting and forecasting processes, and delivered enterprise analytics that helped leadership teams make faster, more informed decisions.My experience spans merchandise planning, analytics leadership, and enterprise retail systems, along with supply chain, IT, FP & A, sourcing, and pricing.I’m particularly interested in opportunities focused on retail modernization and the thoughtful application of analytics and AI to improve operational decision-making and find efficiencies.Areas of focus: Retail Business Systems & Enterprise Platforms | Retail Analytics & Business Intelligence | AI/ML-Enabled Retail Tools | SaaS Platform Deployment | Retail Systems Transformation | Inventory Optimization | Omnichannel Retail Operations | Change Management | Cross-Functional Program Leadership | Financial Modeling | Merchandise Planning Systems | Assortment Planning | Allocation & Replenishment